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Aptar Beauty has announced local manufacturing of its AAT Vertical Slider Aerosol Valve at its Cary, Illinois facility, targeting brands working with high-powder and shimmer formulations such as dry shampoos, glitter sprays, hair volumisers and foot powders.
The valve's 3.5mm straight shank stem is designed to address clogging, one of the most persistent challenges in particle-rich aerosol…
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Coster has won two awards in the aerosol packaging category at the ABAS Awards 2026 in Brazil, with both its CosterEco Regulator and mBOV system recognised by the Brazilian Aerosol Association (ABAS).
The CosterEco Regulator took the gold award for its ability to enable the use of compressed gas, low-environmental-impact propellants while maintaining consistent spray performance across the…
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The expiration of European patent EP2277969B2 — which covered sprayable compositions using HFO-1234ze as a propellant — has contributed to a shift in the supply landscape for the low global warming potential (GWP) propellant used in general industrial aerosol applications, according to Entalpia Europe, based in Łazy, Poland.
According to Entalpia, the patent's conclusion has allowed a…
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The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association's annual Forum and Awards will return to the East Midlands Conference Centre and Orchard Hotel, Nottingham on 21–22 October 2026, sponsored by plastic component and valve manufacturer Aptar Beauty.
The two-day conference will feature keynote speakers covering policy, regulation and sustainability, with an interactive session planned for the…
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Dove has partnered with Australian football star Ellie Carpenter to launch a limited-edition body wash and antiperspirant deodorant range in Australia.
The launch forms part of Dove's wider global Body Confident Sport campaign, which has also seen major activations around the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The range supports the Dove Body Confidence Sport Program, delivered in partnership with the…
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The European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) has named the winners of its Tube of the Year 2026 competition, with awards presented across five categories at the association's annual meeting in Lisbon on 20 May. A seven-member jury drawn from etma member companies assessed entries on innovation, technical excellence, design performance, and sustainability.
Aluminium: Alltub Italia for…
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LINDAL France celebrated its 50th anniversary on 30 May 2026 with a gathering at its Briey site that drew more than 400 attendees, including current and retired employees, their families, members of the LINDAL Group Executive Board, and event partners.
The Briey facility, established in 1975, now employs around 270 people and ranks as the second-largest site within the LINDAL Group. It is…
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The US Food and Drug Administration has added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking the first addition to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s. The final order was issued on 9 June 2026, just seven months after the proposed order was published.
Bemotrizinol has been used as a sunscreen ingredient in Europe and other markets for…
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A recent World Aerosols article reported the expiry of European patent EP2277969B2 relating to HFO-1234ze. We wish to clarify that this represents the expiry of a single patent within a broader intellectual property landscape. The article has been removed.
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The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has welcomed the introduction of new bipartisan legislation in the United States Senate that would formally authorise the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice programme.
The proposed Safer Choice Program Authorization Act (SCPAA), introduced by Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Jon Husted of Ohio, aims to place the…
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Bradford Labs Inc. has launched a new brand identity that unites two longstanding personal care manufacturers — Bradford Soap Works Inc. and Solo Laboratories Inc. — under a single platform.
West Warwick, Rhode Island-based Bradford Labs brings together Bradford Soap Works, founded in 1876 and a specialist in solid personal care manufacturing, and Solo Laboratories, a recognised leader in…
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Unilever has announced plans to invest $270 million (€249m) in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, due to open by spring 2029, serving as the company's primary R&D hub for its personal care, beauty and wellbeing businesses in the US and globally.
The digital-first, AI-powered facility will bring together all R&D capabilities under one roof, including…
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The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has promoted Christopher Finarelli to vice president of state government relations and public policy for the West Region, effective 1 June 2026.
Finarelli, who joined HCPA in January 2021, was previously senior director in the same function. In his new role he will continue leading the association's advocacy efforts across the western…
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The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has launched a new manifesto setting out what it says is needed from government and industry to realise the full potential of aluminium packaging within a circular economy, as the sector navigates rising costs, regulatory pressure and economic uncertainty.
The document makes five specific asks. On extended producer responsibility, Alupro…
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German engineering group Dürr CTS has become the first manufacturer to offer all its regenerative thermal oxidation (RTO) system designs in an electrically heated version, opening up electric exhaust air purification to industrial-scale applications for the first time.
The development has implications for aerosol manufacturers, whose filling and production processes generate solvent-laden…
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PaddleTechPro is preparing to launch JOOLAREPAIR, a surface restoration spray for pickleball paddles, with an official release scheduled for June 2026.
The product targets a common performance issue in the sport: paddle surface friction degrades after one to three months of regular play, reducing spin, grip and shot consistency and often prompting early replacement. PaddleTechPro says its…
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The German consumer goods giant is pouring investment into its North American operations, signalling a decisive shift in growth strategy.
Henkel has set out its stall in North America with two significant strategic moves in quick succession: a $70 million (€60.9 million) research and development campus in Connecticut, and a deal to acquire Not Your Mother, one of the…
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Germany's aluminium industry has started 2026 with continued production declines across most segments, with no sign of the economic recovery the sector has been waiting for, according to industry association Aluminium Deutschland.
Production of recycled aluminium in the first quarter fell 3% year on year to 684,564 tonnes, while semi-finished aluminium products declined 1% to 568,688…
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